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(NBR 13/03/09) IBM Report Says Consumers Are Ready For Smart Meters
Most energy consumers are receptive to the use of Smart Meters to monitor energy usage. IBM surveyed over 5,000 people in 12 countries and found that over 90 per cent were willing to use Smart Meters. "Newer and younger electricity consumers want more information so that they can manage their energy usage better, a 12 country study by consulting firm IBM has found. The survey of 5,000 energy consumers in 12 developed countries, including New Zealand, found 90% Read more
(March, 2009) Pulse Energy Supports Catwalk Trust
Pulse Energy donated 104,000 kWh of electricity as an auction item at the recent Paris in the Bay fundraising event held in Napier. The auction item raised $16,000 towards the overall total of $130,000. The Catwalk Trust was founded in 2005 by Catriona Williams Read more
RightLight Programme
The Electricity Commission has launched an information programme providing residential, commercial and industrial consumers with independent advice and information about energy efficient lighting.
The programme is addressing the information barriers to the uptake of energy efficient lighting in
The Electricity Commission projects an additional 100 GWh of savings per annum from this information programme, achievable after 3 years, based on a conservative additional conversion of 5% of inefficient lamps to more efficient alternatives for each year of the programme. The programme will produce savings at a cost of less than 1c per kW/h which, when compared to the long run marginal cost of new generation, makes a compelling economic case for the programme.
